Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,500 | 24.03 | 2.83 |
| Justin Fields | CHI | $7,900 | 23.58 | 2.98 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,400 | 23.14 | 2.75 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $7,500 | 22.39 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | DET | $5,600 | 19.54 | 3.49 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $6,300 | 21.49 | 3.41 |
| Daniel Jones | NYG | $5,700 | 19.46 | 3.41 |
| Teddy Bridgewater | MIA | $5,000 | 16.31 | 3.26 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,000 | 20.50 | 2.28 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,500 | 20.09 | 2.36 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,000 | 19.67 | 2.46 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $7,400 | 17.53 | 2.37 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,200 | 16.92 | 2.35 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $7,000 | 16.81 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | $5,200 | 13.90 | 2.67 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $6,300 | 16.53 | 2.62 |
| Leonard Fournette | TB | $5,600 | 14.20 | 2.54 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,000 | 19.67 | 2.46 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX | $6,400 | 15.58 | 2.43 |
| Jerick McKinnon | KC | $6,000 | 14.57 | 2.43 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,500 | 28.07 | 2.95 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,400 | 21.48 | 2.56 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,000 | 21.48 | 2.69 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $8,900 | 20.89 | 2.35 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $7,900 | 19.38 | 2.45 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,100 | 19.09 | 2.36 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,800 | 19.08 | 2.45 |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | $7,300 | 17.75 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,500 | 28.07 | 2.95 |
| DJ Chark Jr. | DET | $4,300 | 12.49 | 2.91 |
| Greg Dortch | ARI | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,000 | 21.48 | 2.69 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $5,500 | 14.80 | 2.69 |
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $6,100 | 15.96 | 2.62 |
| Michael Gallup | DAL | $4,300 | 10.99 | 2.56 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,400 | 21.48 | 2.56 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,100 | 19.52 | 2.41 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,900 | 16.75 | 2.84 |
| Dallas Goedert | PHI | $4,700 | 13.41 | 2.85 |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $5,400 | 12.61 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
| Dawson Knox | BUF | $4,200 | 12.56 | 2.99 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $3,500 | 10.31 | 2.95 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $4,100 | 11.84 | 2.89 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | PHI | $4,000 | 9.32 | 2.33 |
| Chiefs | KC | $3,800 | 8.73 | 2.30 |
| Jets | NYJ | $2,800 | 8.14 | 2.91 |
| 49ers | SF | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | NE | $2,600 | 7.60 | 2.92 |
| Jets | NYJ | $2,800 | 8.14 | 2.91 |
| 49ers | SF | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Steelers | PIT | $2,600 | 7.25 | 2.79 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.